DEA Washington Division- Lunch & Learn Web-series: “Strengthening our Partnerships”

DEA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INVENTORIES

Thursday, August 27, 2026| 1:30-2:00 PM EST| WebEx - Webinar Platform

Join the DEA Washington Division for our ongoing Lunch and Learn Web-Series: “Strengthening Our Partnerships.” Each month, we host 30-minute LIVE sessions featuring DEA speakers and special guests who present and discuss critical information, regulations, and procedures related to the handling, dispensing, manufacturing, distribution, and prescribing of Controlled Substances. The goal of these sessions is to help prevent diversion and decrease drug overdoses and poisonings in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).

Inventories are vital for managing controlled substances because they ensure legal compliance, prevent drug diversion, maintain patient safety, and track stock accountability. Accurate tracking protects facilities from severe regulatory penalties while stopping illicit access to high-risk medications.

Moderator:
Justin G. Wood - Diversion Program Manager, DEA Washington Division

Speaker:
Samantha Merriss - Diversion Group Supervisor DEA Washington Division - Roanoke Resident Office

Audience: DEA Registrants, healthcare professionals, administrative and support personnel, local/state government officials, and students pursuing healthcare-related careers.

Registration is required. There is no registration fee. These are LIVE events and not recorded. The program is informational only and not for credit.

Any questions regarding these events may be directed to Lillianect Rivas-Mattei, Diversion Program Specialist (Outreach Coordinator) via email to: WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov

Virtual Registration: WebEx Webinars
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